Assistant Professor- Biology
About The Position
The Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning September 1, 2027. The successful candidate will pursue a research program in plant ecology and/or evolution in the context of global change. Areas of interest include the impacts of global change on plant health and ecology, biodiversity, rapid evolution, ecosystem function, and interactions among plants and other organisms. The successful candidate is expected to establish a highly recognized, externally funded research program; direct doctoral and undergraduate student research; and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching courses related to plant biology, ecology, evolution, and environmental science. The candidate will receive a competitive salary and start-up package. The Biology Department includes a collegial group of biologists working across molecular and cellular biology, ecology, and evolution, alongside significant graduate and undergraduate programs. The College of Science and Mathematics is a collaborative STEM college and is committed to inclusive excellence in research and education. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research plans, statement of teaching philosophy including teaching experience, and contact information for three references. Applications should be submitted by December 1, 2026, for full consideration; review will continue until the position is filled. The approximate salary range is $80,000 to $102,394, with the specific pay determined by the University based on relevant factors if it decides to extend an offer.
Requirements
- PhD in biological sciences, ecology, evolution, plant biology, or another related field.
- Commitment to excellence in teaching courses related to plant biology, ecology, evolution, and environmental science.
Responsibilities
- Establish a highly recognized, externally funded research program in plant ecology and/or evolution in the context of global change.
- Direct research of doctoral and undergraduate students.
- Teach courses related to plant biology, ecology, evolution, and environmental science with a commitment to excellence.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Start-up package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
